Basil, Purple (albahaca morada)
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Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: India and SE Asia
Medicinal use:In addition to its organoleptic properties, it is widely used to color many dishes, not only in Italian cuisine or a different pesto sauce, both fresh and dry we can use this aromatic herb in soups, salads, purees, sauces, vinaigrettes , meat, fish and even desserts.
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SKU: 0100 Category: Culinary GardenScientific name: Ocimum basilicum
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Medicinal use: In Laos, lemon basil is widely used in curries, stews, and fried dishes as it is the most commonly used type of basil in Laos. Many of the stews of Lao cuisine require the use of lemon basil. It is often eaten raw in salads or lalap (raw vegetables) and accompanied by sambal. Lemon basil is often used to flavor certain Indonesian dishes, such as curries, soups, stews, or steamed or grilled dishes.
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SKU: 0460 Category: Culinary GardenScientific name: Tropaeolum majus
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Origin: S America
Medicinal use: In the kitchen, its tender leaves and very finely chopped flowers are used in soups and salads, giving a fresh and spicy flavor reminiscent of pepper or mustard. The flowers, due to their pleasant taste and appearance, are used to decorate meat, fish, salads and vegetables dishes. The plant is especially rich in vitamins and minerals and a remedy used to cleanse the blood, as it supports the body in its detoxification. The flavor of the leaves is slightly spicy. Optically, its crumbled leaves also enrich pasta dishes and pizzas.
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